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Oct 28 DIY Industrial Shelving

If you are in search for the ideal industrial, modern shelving unit for your home, you know there is an abundance of wood and metal bookshelves available right now. Some are a touch more rustic, while others have more of a traditional look. But our client was looking for something more modern. Kennedi found the perfect unit at a pricey home goods store and then me made her our, more stylish, version of the shelves.

Kennedi provided a picture to the original unit, and our team used these the following stepa to create the shelving that best suited her needs.

Our list of supplies was not very ambitious:

An industrial metal frame

Warm wood shelves

A clean, modern design

Let's get started!

Step One: Spray paint.

This one is pretty self explanatory. After assembling the unit, spray it matte black and let it dry for at least two days. I suggest outside or in the garage.

Step Two: Cut and Stain Wood.

Use 1 x 12 wood planks (I used aspen). Cut the boards to the correct lengths. 23 9/16″ for the bottom three shelves and 23 10/16″ for the top shelf. Then cut the boards to the correct depth; 10 5/8″ for the bottom three and 10 13/16″ for the top shelf. Stain and poly them your desired color.

Step Three: Attach Wood.

Slightly screw the bottom three shelves. Simply set the shelves in place and tighten the screws. They should be nice and snug.

For $50 and less than seven hours, Kennedi had the high-end look she wanted in a shelving unit. This project can also easily be adapted to any size you choose.

Tiffany White, founder and Principal Designer of Midcity Decor, LLC, is an accomplished home staging and design professional and outstanding business leader with a multitude of accolades to her credit. She has been a valuable asset to homeowners, real estate agents, banks, brokers, builders, and real estate investors by helping them make their properties stand out from the competition and make a valuable first impression. Tiffany also takes her talent beyond just home design and staging. Her portfolio of designs include lobbies, set designs, and boutique stores. Having worked in the design and staging industry for over seven years, her expertise in visual displays and space planning has been recognized and honored by many organizations. Her ability to work closely with clients and hone in on their desired aesthetic allows Midcity Decor to create refreshingly unique spaces.

Tiffany has developed her company in such a way that she has become a one stop resource for anyone with decorating and design needs. From the onset of each project to completion, no design element is neglected. Midcity Decor believes that a home should showcase the owner's personal style. Naturally, we devote a considerable amount of time in creating customized interior designs. What distinguishes us is the attention we give to the finishing touches and the layering of accessories which we feel gives the home soul. The most gratifying part is we work on a flat rate design fee.

Tiffany White, founder and Principal Designer of Midcity Decor, LLC, is an accomplished home staging and design professional and outstanding business leader with a multitude of accolades to her credit. She has been a valuable asset to homeowners, real estate agents, banks, brokers, builders, and real estate investors by helping them make their properties stand out from the competition and make a valuable first impression. Tiffany also takes her talent beyond just home design and staging. Her portfolio of designs include lobbies, set designs, and boutique stores. Having worked in the design and staging industry for over seven years, her expertise in visual displays and space planning has been recognized and honored by many organizations. Her ability to work closely with clients and hone in on their desired aesthetic allows Midcity Decor to create refreshingly unique spaces.

Tiffany has developed her company in such a way that she has become a one stop resource for anyone with decorating and design needs. From the onset of each project to completion, no design element is neglected. Midcity Decor believes that a home should showcase the owner's personal style. Naturally, we devote a considerable amount of time in creating customized interior designs. What distinguishes us is the attention we give to the finishing touches and the layering of accessories which we feel gives the home soul. The most gratifying part is we work on a flat rate design fee.

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